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Texas, United States

CFO/COO experience in providing financial and operational consulting, primarily to technology companies in the SaaS space. Focus is on start up companies and small to mid-sized companies that are in growth phases that need specific financial and operational help and guidance in order to scale.

Bay Willow Design, Inc. designs and produces specialized hand-made hats for women. This is a unique business in that there are very few milliners still in business today. The level of craftsmanship is high level and the business has received a number of awards in the U.S. and internationally. There are numerous styles and colors to choose from. The company also provides a bespoke service for custom hats. Bay Willow is unique as the company owns over 300 antique hat blocks. This allows the owner to have the ability to make a hat that sets the purchaser apart from the standard designs in the market. This ownership role supports the business and financial development of Bay Willow. Responsible to ensure sufficient funding for the growth and development of the business operations. Focused on the development of multiple revenue streams through online purchase, direct purchase, special events, individual teaching classes, and larger classes both online and in-person. As the company continues to grow, will continue to review opportunities to introduce new funding for growth or for an ultimate sale of the business.

Allen, Texas, Us

Founded in 2005, Inbenta has been at the forefront of helping companies optimize customer experience using Conversational AI. Inbenta’s Conversational AI platform improves customer experience by resolving user questions and tasks automatically, in a way that feels personal. Using a proprietary set of Conversational AI tools, Inbenta’s services excel at understanding language and the true intent and meaning behind user inquiries, and responding accurately. Importantly, Inbenta’s Conversational AI platform prioritizes safety and compliance as a key measure of its success. Today, Inbenta offers Chat, Search, Knowledge Management, and Messenger services that are used by over 1,000 companies globally in 35 languages.Focus was on increasing the enterprise value for this PE-backed global AI company. Led and managed all finance and accounting functions and people functions for Inbenta. Tritium Partners made this strategic investment in late December, 2022. Subsequent add-on acquisition of Horizn, a Toronto company, in August, 2023. Left to pursue other business opportunities and interests.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Exegy is a global provider of industry-leading solutions for a company's entire trading infrastructure: Real-time and historical market data, predictive trading signals and strategies, automated trading, and execution. Exegy serves as a strategic partner to the complete ecosystem of the buy side, sell side, exchanges, and ISV/technology firms.Was responsible for all strategic financial and accounting initiatives. Led and managed finance and accounting team, HR team, facilities and legal team. Primary focus was to increase enterprise value for this global PE-backed company. Marlin Equity Partners made this strategic investment in mid-2021. Left to pursue other interests and ultimately reconnected with majority of GIACT team at Inbenta.

London, Gb

GIACT was acquired by LSEG/Refinitiv in December 2020. GIACT was majority owned by Tritium Partners, LLC, an Austin-based private equity firm. Led all financial pre-sale activities through due diligence and ultimate sale. GIACT has been helping companies verify valued customers since 2004. GIACT offers customer intelligence for complete payment confidence in a number of industries from financial, to insurance, to retail, and is applicable to many other industries. GIACT is the leader in providing real-time data to help companies mitigate payment risk and fraud. Through OFAC screening, ID verification, account verification and authentication, and mobile verification solutions GIACT enables companies to focus on providing unmatched customer experiences. GIACT is committed to supporting enrollment, payment, identification, and compliance so that the more than 1,000 clients can transact with confidence. Customizable solutions, accurate data, and exceptional service and security are why GIACT has become a leader in the industry. For further information see the company's website at www.GIACT.com.Led and managed all financial functions of the company. Focus was on strategic finance and the driving of significant revenue growth. Evaluated and established the systems and resources that were put in place in order to scale the enterprise. Provided leadership for all due diligence activities that helped ensure an excellent exit.

Austin, Texas, Us

Established in 1958, Goodwill Central Texas is a not-for-profit organization that has transformed thousands of lives through the power of work. GCT is the leader in workforce development, one of the largest employers in the region, and a cornerstone of the community. The mission is funded and actualized through donation-driven retail stores (31), comprehensive business and staffing solutions, a charter school, and generous community support.Provided the strategic financial leadership to GCT to support the vision of the organization: Empowering 100,000 Central Texans to transform their lives through work. Led the Financial Services Division which included finance, accounting, and IT and provided servant-leadership to ensure the successful delivery of all financial support services.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), Fortune 500 Company, with $5+ billion revenue, provides technology solutions for the financial services industry. The Credit Union Solutions Division provides technology solutions specifically for back-office and front-office data processing, e-banking and e-processing and value-add professional services consulting.President/GM role for the Value Add Products Group and the Portfolio Management/Third Party Alliances Group

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Responsible for providing the strategic financial leadership, management and direction to the Credit Union Solutions Division.

Munich, De

Created, led and managed the financial operations/business administration group within Efficient. This included: strategic and financial planning, performance reporting, price/cost management, and product roadmap development - product lifecycle management.

Led and managed all financial functions for the parent company, its foreign subsidiaries, and its bankruptcy remote subsidiary. Responsible for the strategic planning process, budget development, and all financial reporting. Primary contact for the banking group and outside accounting firm. Developed a new marketing plan/sales plan to drive new sales through new channels.

Managed all aspects of the Hong Kong business. Responsibility for the P&L and managing finance/accounting, sales/marketing, operations, credit management, and human resources. Led a team of 55 local Hong Kong residents.

Additional corporate banking experience with Northern Trust Company and First Bank NA (now US Bank)

Mba, Finance, Marketing, International

Bsb, Finance, Accounting, And Management